Examining the Sexual Health Consequences of Alcohol Consumption Among Black Gay and Bisexual Men

Allen, Vincent C.; Ray, Lara A.; Myers, Héctor F.

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“…Nearly half (47.0%) of MSM in NYC report binge drinking and excessive alcohol use ( Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019 ). Previous studies on Black MSM primarily examined the influence of substance use on HIV sexual risk behaviors in the United States in general ( Allen et al, 2015 , 2018 ). Particularly, the interplay between HIV infection and alcohol misuse has severe health consequences, notably contributing to antiretroviral therapy non-adherence ( Sheinfil et al, 2022 ) and elevating the risk of incident HIV infection ( Peacock et al, 2015 ; Woolf & Maisto, 2009 ) through factors like unprotected sex and engagement in multiple sexual partnerships ( Allen et al, 2015 , 2018 ).…”

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Patterns and Factors Associated With Alcohol Misuse Among Young Black Men Who Have Sex With Men in New York City

Lu,

Vu,

Wilton

et al. 2024

Am J Mens Health

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Alcohol misuse is a significant health concern among gay, bisexual, same-gender-loving, and other men who have sex with men (MSM). Yet, little is known about the severity and predictors of alcohol misuse among self-reported young Black MSM. This study aimed to identify patterns of and factors associated with alcohol misuse in a sample of young Black MSM living in New York City. Baseline data from a randomized controlled trial aimed at improving the uptake of HIV testing among 250 MSM aged 18 to 29 were analyzed. Log-binominal regression analyses were conducted to assess the association of demographic and psychosocial factors with alcohol misuse in the past year and past 3 months among young Black MSM. Overall, 33.2% and 28.0% of young Black MSM in the study experienced alcohol misuse in the past year and past 3 months, respectively. In the adjusted model, factors positively associated with past-year alcohol misuse included marijuana use, a history of drug use, and having one-two or more than two male sex partners. Likewise, participants who used marijuana and those with one-two or more than two male partners were more likely to report past 3-month alcohol misuse. No significant association was found between positive screening for depressive symptoms, chemsex, internalized homophobia, and the likelihood of having alcohol misuse. The high prevalence of alcohol misuse underscores the importance of raising awareness of alcohol misuse and designing alcohol risk reduction programs that jointly address HIV risk among young Black MSM.

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Patterns and Factors Associated With Alcohol Misuse Among Young Black Men Who Have Sex With Men in New York City

Lu,

Vu,

Wilton

et al. 2024

Am J Mens Health

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Associations of Minority Stressors, Alcohol Use Disorder, Resilience, and HIV Testing Self-Efficacy Among Community-Based Black Men Who Have Sex with Men in a Southern U.S. City: A Causal Mediation and Moderation Analysis

Liu,

Mitchell,

Brown

et al. 2024

Substance Use & Misuse

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Interest in the Use of Herbal Supplements to Close the Treatment Gap for Hazardous Alcohol Use Among Men Who Have Sex With Men: Secondary Analysis of a Cross-Sectional Study

Hernandez,

Rowe,

Ikeda

et al. 2024

JMIR Form Res

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Background Hazardous alcohol consumption is highly prevalent for men who have sex with men (MSM). The 4 treatments currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration for alcohol use are reaching an alarmingly low percentage of people who would benefit from a reduction in their alcohol use. There is increasing interest in alternative methods of treatment, such as herbal supplements, to address hazardous drinking. However, research on the acceptability of alternative pharmacotherapies among MSM remains limited. Objective We examined the prevalence and correlates of expressing interest in using herbal supplements for alcohol treatment among MSM with hazardous alcohol consumption. Methods We conducted a secondary data analysis from a cross-sectional study of MSM who use alcohol, conducted from March 2015 to July 2017 in San Francisco, California, to assess the overall prevalence of interest in using herbal supplements to help reduce alcohol consumption. Associations between expressing interest in herbal supplements and demographic, social, and clinical characteristics were examined using bivariate and multivariable logistic regression models. Results One-third (66/200, 33%) of the participants expressed interest in an herbal supplement for reducing alcohol consumption. In the multivariable analyses, weekly binge drinking (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 2.85, 95% CI 1.17-6.93), interest in abstaining from alcohol use (aOR 5.04, 95% CI 1.46-17.40), higher severity of alcohol dependence score (aOR 1.22, 95% CI 1.04-1.41), and interest in naltrexone (aOR 3.22, 95% CI 2.12-4.91) were independently associated with higher odds of being interested in using an herbal supplement to reduce alcohol consumption, adjusting for age, race or ethnicity, and education. Conclusions We found that MSM who have hazardous drinking habits, more severe alcohol dependence, and interest in pharmacotherapy were more likely to express interest in using an herbal supplement for reducing alcohol consumption. To our knowledge, this is the first study that has evaluated correlates of interest in herbal supplements for alcohol use among MSM. As researchers implement novel alcohol treatment studies, they should focus on recruitment efforts among MSM with a motivation to reduce their alcohol use patterns.

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Examining the Sexual Health Consequences of Alcohol Consumption Among Black Gay and Bisexual Men

Abstract: There was evidence that an increase in alcohol use problems was associated with a greater likelihood of risky sexual behavior. Drinking before/during sex was not related to condom use. These findings contribute to understanding the nuanced relationship between alcohol use and sexual risk.

Cited by 4 publications

References 32 publications

Patterns and Factors Associated With Alcohol Misuse Among Young Black Men Who Have Sex With Men in New York City

Patterns and Factors Associated With Alcohol Misuse Among Young Black Men Who Have Sex With Men in New York City

Associations of Minority Stressors, Alcohol Use Disorder, Resilience, and HIV Testing Self-Efficacy Among Community-Based Black Men Who Have Sex with Men in a Southern U.S. City: A Causal Mediation and Moderation Analysis

Interest in the Use of Herbal Supplements to Close the Treatment Gap for Hazardous Alcohol Use Among Men Who Have Sex With Men: Secondary Analysis of a Cross-Sectional Study

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